Day of the week
Saturday
It begins at sundown on Fri, Dec 24.
Day off
Not a federal holiday
Countdown
Day 359 of 2027
358 days after January 1.
How the Date of Hanukkah Is Determined
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts 8 days, so it moves between late November and late December. The first candle is lit at sundown the evening before the first day.
Hanukkah Dates 2027–2031
Hanukkah 2027 FAQ
When Is Hanukkah 2027?
Hanukkah 2027 is on Saturday, December 25, 2027 and ends on Saturday, January 1, 2028. It begins at sundown on Fri, Dec 24.
Is Hanukkah a federal holiday?
No. Hanukkah is not one of the 11 US federal holidays, so it is not a paid day off by law; employers decide whether to give time off.
How is the date of Hanukkah determined?
Hanukkah begins on 25 Kislev in the Hebrew calendar and lasts 8 days, so it moves between late November and late December. The first candle is lit at sundown the evening before the first day.
When Is Hanukkah 2028?
Hanukkah 2028 is on Wednesday, December 13, 2028.
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